How to Make an Antique Sign with a Sharpie!

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I knew there had to be a way to make signs without having to free-paint words! So here is a step by step tutorial to make an antique sign! 👉

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Find a Piece of Old Wood

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Create Your Sign Template

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Transfer Your Printed Text to the Board

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Outline & Fill Your Letters

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Give It an Antique Finish

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